Nurmi vs MSAC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Nurmi
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Nurmi is your always-on, always-adapting coach. It starts by learning who you are, your goals, schedule, and training history. Then it watches how you actually improve, using your wearable data to build a smart, flexible plan. And that plan updates every single day. Miss a session? Travel? Life happens, Nurmi adapts instantly and tells you why. The more you train, the smarter it gets. And across every workout, it talks to you like a real coach with feedback, encouragement, and clear guidance. Nurmi currently supports running and strength & conditioning, and is available for individuals training with an Apple Watch or Garmin watch. We're actively working on support for more sports, more wearable devices, and in-app workout recording, coming soon. Terms of Use: Apple Standard EULA applies: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
MSAC
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Take your MSAC experience to the next level with the MSAC mobile app. Stay connected and in control - anytime, anywhere. Easily manage your membership and enrolments, book classes, gym consults, or personal training sessions in just a few taps. Check real-time lap lane availability before you arrive and never miss an update with instant venue notifications. Need help or want to share feedback? The app makes it simple to submit enquiries, report lost items and stay in touch with the MSAC team. In addition to this, you can also monitor your physical activity by connecting your heart rate monitor device, Apple Health or devices like Garmin, Suunto, Polar, Withings, Swimtag, Strava, Runkeeper, MyFitnessPal, MapMyFitness & FitBit.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MSAC at none against Nurmi's 2. MSAC also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Nurmi's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Nurmi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.49 per month. MSAC asks for nothing beyond the download.
Nurmi ships an update every 8 days, MSAC every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Nurmi | MSAC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days โ better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 117 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Clifton Steps Limited | State Sport Centres |
In-app purchases
Nurmi
- Monthly$17.491 Month
- Annual1 Year trial$119.991 Year
MSAC
No in-app purchases









